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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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